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I grossly overestimated how much shampo and sthuf we would use last trip. I packed a whole pharmacy and barely used any of what I packed. For the 4 of us, we went thru 1.5 bottles of the H20 stuff they gave us in the room. Plus the small Dove bar soap that I use. When DD and I go in December, I'm not packing any shampoo or conditioner since it's just the 2 of us and it's only 4 nights. Well maybe one set of trial shampoos......
I was amazed at all the different 3 oz. stuff I could get into a quart size bag.
I found the 3 oz. of Curel moisturizing lotion at Target. I put 2 of those in as well as face lotion, sample size of liquid sunscreen, toothpaste, 3 oz. deoderant and several other items.
I did buy a full size spray on sunscreen at the resort gift shop. I only used 1/2 the bottle but tossed it when I left since I was doing carry on only that trip.
Keep in mind that you will have to pull the bag(s) out at security - that along with taking off your shoes and jackets/sweatshirts and dealing with a 3 year old by yourself. It's doable, but just be prepared
Is it standard to have to take off your shoes at all airports in the USA now? When we went on a trip in Canada, I took off our shoes and they laughed and said "oh, you've been through the LAX, you don't need to take off your shoes here". I want to prepare my kids for that.
Is it standard to have to take off your shoes at all airports in the USA now? When we went on a trip in Canada, I took off our shoes and they laughed and said "oh, you've been through the LAX, you don't need to take off your shoes here". I want to prepare my kids for that.
Yes, it is standard to take off your shoes through security at US airports. We fly out of a smaller airport here and they still make us do it.
Each person in your traveling party can pack one quart size zip lock bag with liquids and gels, the size of the bottles in the bag can be no more than 3oz. This is only necessary if you are not going to check a bag--this is for carry on bags only!
Your resort hotel will provide basics . . . shampoo and showergel and soap. If I was really concerned about what products I needed I'd either ship a box from home to the hotel or place an order at drugstore.com and have it delivered to the hotel. Its probably less expensive than having to check a bag these days!
There are also some great products around that are solids instead of traditional liquids. LUSH Fresh Handmade Soaps and Natural Cosmetics has solid shampoos, conditioners, mousturizing bars, deodorant, etc!
FYI - Orlando's airport (MCO) makes travelers take off their shoes as they go through safety screening. (Actually, I can't think of an airport I've been through recently that *hasn't* made me take off my shoes...)
Well, the GF which is certainly a deluxe had only H2O products in the room when we stayed there in January. I didn't care for the H2O shampoo, but the conditioner was nice although so thick I had difficulty getting it out of that little travel-size bottle.
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